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High Liner FoodsTSX:HLF -1.53%81 EV-to-EBIT is 10.86 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 11.16. GuruFocus rates TSX:HLF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of C$17.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,562 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, High Liner Foods ranks better than 56.02% on this metric.
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High Liner Foods's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$850 Mil.
High Liner Foods's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$79 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
High Liner Foods EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
High Liner Foods EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for High Liner Foods's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, High Liner Foods's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
High Liner Foods EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, High Liner Foods's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where High Liner Foods's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
High Liner Foods's current Enterprise Value is C$862 Mil.
High Liner Foods's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$79 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
High Liner Foods (TSX:HLF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.86 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on High Liner Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.16. Over the past decade, High Liner Foods' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.98 to 22.66. According to the industry distribution chart, High Liner Foods ranks #687 out of 1562 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is High Liner Foods' EV-to-EBIT too high?
High Liner Foods' current EV-to-EBIT of 10.86 is near median its 10-year median of 11.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.98 to a high of 22.66. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.15. High Liner Foods' value of 10.86 is 10.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, High Liner Foods ranks #687 out of 1562 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, High Liner Foods has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High Liner Foods' EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, High Liner Foods ranks #687 out of 1562 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts High Liner Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.15. High Liner Foods' value of 10.86 is 10.6% below this benchmark. Historically, High Liner Foods' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.98 to 22.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.16 vs. the industry median of 12.15, High Liner Foods has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.15, based on 1,562 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. High Liner Foods's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.86 is 10.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on High Liner Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. High Liner Foods's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High Liner Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Liner Foods (TSX:HLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$17.36, compared to a current price of C$15.44 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.16 and 10.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.15. High Liner Foods' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For High Liner Foods (TSX:HLF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.86 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is High Liner Foods (TSX:HLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Liner Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$15.44 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$17.36.
GuruFocus considers High Liner Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:HLF:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.86 (near median its 10-year median of 11.16)
GF Value™: C$17.36 vs. price of C$15.44 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#687 of 1562)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:HLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
High Liner Foods Inc is a Canadian company that is mainly engaged in the processing and marketing of prepared and packaged frozen seafood products. The company's retail branded products are sold throughout the United States and Canada under the High Liner, Sea Cuisine, Mrs. Paul's, Van de Kamp's, Fisher Boy, C.Wirthy, Mirabel, and Catch of the Day labels, and are available in grocery and club stores. It also sells branded products under the High Liner, Icelandic Seafood, Mirabel, and FPI labels to restaurants and institutions, and is a supplier of private-label, value-added frozen seafood products to North American food retailers and foodservice distributors.
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